DAEMON MASQUERADE

DAEMON MASQUERADE is a supernatural detective adventure that builds its identity around investigation, deduction, careful reading, and the organization of evidence rather than traditional combat. Developed and published by Callum Page, it presents a distinctive mixture of visual novel storytelling, point-and-click exploration, puzzle solving, dark fantasy, and anime-inspired presentation. The game is especially appealing to players who enjoy mysteries where reaching the correct conclusion requires understanding the information they have collected rather than simply following objective markers from one scripted revelation to another. The premise immediately gives the investigation a compelling sense of danger. Detective Lambda, accompanied by Biblios, the Daemon of Records, enters the 93rd Daemon Masquerade as the seventh and final pair of contestants. Their task is to uncover the identities and Daemonic powers of six opposing competitors within seven days. Failure carries an extreme consequence, as the pair faces erasure from existence. Making matters worse, the other contestants have reasons to keep their identities and abilities secret, creating an environment where obtaining in…

Recommended for fans of Visual Novel Mystery games, Partial Recommend for fans of Deduction Puzzle games. I gave this a positive review, because it is a well-made game with a lot of character, beautiful art, and clearly a lot of love put into it. BUT: I was looking for a Roottrees/Obra Dinn/Golden Idol type of deduction experience. This game is much more like Umineko or maybe a little Ace Attourney. So if you like those games, I am pretty sure you will love this one. If you don't care for that, or "anime"-style visual novel stuff, then I'd say maybe give it a pass. I did not particularily enjoy the decuction aspects of the game. The mechanics are just not very solid. The way you present evidence to your little owl buddy feels janky and unclear. None of the solutions made me feel very smart for figuring them out. Other games have just done these things a lot better already. I also beat the game in 6 very casual hours, which feels pretty quick for the price point (15€ atm). The parts of the game that I can only describe as "anime moments" were a bit too much for me. Also, in one of the evidence pieces there is a party where people are naked with fig leaves over their private …

Very well thought through! This has to be the MOST interesting detective story I've seen someone create all within the visual novel framework. It's really impressive. Story is gripping. Art is original. Puzzles are well balanced and tricky, but not obtuse. Not a waste of money in my book.

HOLY. Wow oh my goodness, this is such a brilliant story. Go into it blind. Enjoy the music. Enjoy the visuals. This game is good because it tells a compelling story with compelling poeple. It's funny, it's intense, it's intriguing. Start to finish, I was having fun. <3 Thanks for making this game :)

If you're into deduction games, this one's worth your time. The artwork is genuinely gorgeous and it does a lot of heavy lifting for the game's vibe and makes it a pleasure to sit down with. The deduction gameplay is where it shines. Difficulty is dialed in just right: it's enough to keep you second-guessing yourself without ever feeling like you're flailing blind. That's a tough balance to nail and this game gets it. Gameplay outside the deduction puzzle is fine — nothing flashy, does its job, doesn't get in the way. Great artwork, well-tuned deduction challenge, solid (not spectacular) gameplay. Recommended if deduction is your thing.

Cool storytelling and art but the actual gameplay mechanics are unsatisfying